Where Passion Meets Purpose
Where Passion Meets Purpose
As the 16th college a part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), the UIC School of Law is on a mission to connect aspiring law practitioners to their purpose in the world. Our goal is to make a difference in the lives of our students and connect them with resources and opportunities to impact their community. From our nationally recognized faculty and programs to the impact of our legal clinics, we offer you more than just an education.
Recent Recognition & Awards
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2025 Best Law School 2024 (Princeton Review)
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2024 Leading Law Program (NewsWeek)
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2024 Best Law for Women in Leadership (preLaw Magazine)
Impactful Academics
The curriculum at UIC Law is designed to equip rising attorneys with the knowledge and tools needed to succeed from their first day on the job. You’ll develop the strategic, analytical, and transactional skills that are so valuable to employers, regardless of the concentration you choose. Gain expert insight into how the law interchanges with growing and emerging industries, advance your career with interdisciplinary opportunities or explore how to make a global impact through international programming.
Academics at UIC Law
Recent Recognition & Awards
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#27 in Legal Writing Programs (2025 U.S. News & World Report)
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#34 in Trial Advocacy Programs (2025 U.S. News & World Report)
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#39 in Part-Time Programs (2025 U.S. News)
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“At UIC Law, we prepare you with the knowledge, skills, experience, and values to be a true change agent. It is an honor to partner with all UIC’s constituents to highlight and advance the law school’s history of opportunity, inclusion, innovation, and excellence.”
∼ Dean Nicky Boothe
Go Beyond The Classroom
Access Beyond The Classroom
Nestled in the center of it all, UIC Law School is located in the heart of downtown Chicago, the 3rd largest legal industry in the nation. UIC Law’s premiere location is conveniently housed alongside the Chicago Bar Association building, federal court houses, and a host of prestigious law firms, creating ample opportunities for students to intern, extern, and stay connected to firms post-graduation.
Explore Experiential Opportunities
Access to Expert Knowledge
Our esteemed faculty and staff are committed to excellence and truly are the cornerstones of UIC Law's success. Their unwavering support fosters an environment where our students thrive and our institution excels. Many of our faculty have global influence and have been recognized for their scholarship and achievements on both a national and international scale.
Snapshot of Department Programs
Access to Success
UIC Law is committed to fostering a supportive and nurturing environment conducive to your personal and professional growth. When you attend UIC Law, you are immediately catapulted into a network of support that begins the moment your enter our door and extends post-commencement.
Alumni Network and Support
Creating Generational Impact
The impactful work conducted by students, alumni and faculty at UIC Law has the power to leave a long lasting impact on future generations to come. Members of our law school community are influential in spearheading important research and curating special projects and initiatives that have the power to effect how laws and legal protocols are handled in the future. Our students have the keen ability to take a problem in society and develop actionable steps to further social justice and public service in the community.
